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Cannot resolve .local hostname after upgrading to macOS Sierra

I recently upgraded to macOS Sierra and i cannot resolve my .local hostnames anymore.

I've tried restoring the httpd.conf and httpd-vhosts.conf files, but it didn't help.

I can however reach my webserver using the IP address, but not with the .local hostname. If i ping the IP, it works perfectly, but pinging the hostname gives "Unknown host". Running "host mymac.local" gives Host server.local not found: 3(NXDOMAIN).

I also tried setting the ComputerName, HostName and LocalHostName with the scutil.

Obviously reboot didn't help either.

Anyone experiencing the same issue or have any idea how this could be resolved? Thanks a lot, very appreciated!

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Oct 13, 2016 10:26 AM

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piorange Author

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Nov 2, 2016 3:29 AM in response to Mfprysl

Wow thanks so much for this, it actually worked for me too.

This seems like a silly bug in macOS.

I just keep File Sharing turned on without sharing a single folder 🙂

Thanks everyone else for helping!!

Tob666

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Mar 31, 2017 7:01 AM in response to piorange

same problem here. It works after I put "local" into the DNS search Domains (under Network).

Cannot resolve .local hostname after upgrading to macOS Sierra

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